Newly appointed visiting professor at the Management School and international supply chain expert, Chris Tyas, will present his annual lecture on 9 May 2016.

Chris, who took on his visiting professor role in February, is Head of Global Supply Chain for Nestle SA, based at the company’s HQ in Vevey, Switzerland. He has recently been appointed as Senior Vice President of Nestle SA in addition to his Supply Chain role.

He was awarded a visiting professorship to acknowledge his ongoing work with the Management School, especially an annual visiting lecture to students on the MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management. In addition to his work with the school, Chris is a member of the Engagement Board of the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures.